Marlon Wayans Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 0½ in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | July 23, 1972 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Marlon Wayans is a multi-talent personality. He is an actor, screenwriter, comedian, and film producer from New York, America. He started his career in 1988 with the film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. Until rapper Tupac Shakur’s death in 1996, Marlon was a very good friend of his. Marlon supports the American football team Pittsburgh Steelers and basketball team New York Knicks.
Born Name
Marlon Lamont Wayans
Nick Name
Marlon

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Marlon Wayans studied at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. After graduating from high school, he got enrolled at the Howard University in 1990. He studied there till 1992 before dropping out to pursue acting.
Occupation
Actor, comedian, film producer, screenwriter
Family
- Father – Howell Stouten Wayans (Supermarket Manager)
- Mother – Elvira Alethia Green (Homemaker)
- Siblings – Kim Wayans (Older Sister) (Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer, Director), Dwayne Wayans (Older Brother) (Film Score Composer), Damon Wayans (Older Brother) (Actor, Comedian, Writer), Keenen Ivory Wayans (Older Brother) (Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker), Shawn Wayans (Older Brother) (Actor, Producer, Writer, Comedian), Nadia Wayans (Older Sister) (Actress). Overall, he has 9 older siblings.
- Others – Paul Otto Wayans (Paternal Grandfather), Lillian Victoria Howell (Paternal Grandmother), Ivory Garrett Green (Maternal Grandfather), Elvira Brown (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Marlon Wayans is represented by Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 0½ in or 184 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Marlon Wayans has dated

Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Prominent nose
- Chiseled jawline

Brand Endorsements
Marlon Wayans has appeared in the TV commercials for the following products –
- Vitamin Water
- Collect 1-800 ATT
- AT&T
Best Known For
- Having appeared in the popular American sitcom, The Wayans Bros. along with his brother Shawn Mayans.
- Being cast in an important role in the psychological drama movie, Requiem for a Dream, which featured Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly in the leading roles. The movie was highly acclaimed for its take on various forms of drug addiction.
- Having appeared in a series of commercially successful and popular movies such as Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
First Film
In 1988, Marlon made his theatrical film debut in the action parody movie, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
First TV Show
In 1992, Marlon Wayans made his first TV show appearance in the youth-oriented show, The Word.
Personal Trainer
Marlon Wayans regularly works out to keep himself in great shape even in advancing age. He usually hits the gym about 5 to 6 days a week. Some days, he doesn’t feel like hitting the gym but he keeps going on as working out boosts his energy and keeps him sharp.
In the gym, he often mixes his workout routine to keep himself engaged. However, he leans heavily on the circuit training principles for his workout plans. He has also added yoga to his workout regime. He claims that yoga loosens up his muscles and is a perfect way to end a day. Later, he also started doing hot Pilates.
When he is traveling, he relies on a variety of workout videos to keep himself in shape. He usually relies on Insanity, Beachbody, and P90X for his on the road workouts.
Marlon Wayans Favorite Things
- Comedians – Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy
- Movies – The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
- Rappers – Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z
- Restaurants – Catch NYC, Madeo, the General
- TV Show – The Walking Dead
- In Living Color Sketch – Homey the Clown sketches
- Comedy Movies – Coming to America, Liar Liar, The Nutty Professor, Beverly Hills Cop, Airplane, Hollywood Shuffle, Groundhog’s Day, I’m Gonna Get You Sucka
- Items In His Wardrobe – ‘Golden Goose’ flip-flops and ‘Fear of God’ camel trench coat
- Meal To Cook – Cedar plank salmon with a garlic butter glaze
- Book – 8 Habits of Highly Successful People
- Snacks – Popcorn, hot sunflower seeds, and SeaSnax seaweed
- Room In His House – Bedroom
Source – US Magazine, Reddit, Us Magazine

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Featured Image by Marlon Wayans / Instagram
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